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EDITORIAL
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Amy Shannon, Vi
Kurt Johnson, Assistar
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USC make
decision f
It's all the
about the kids.
USC decided to USC daycare
S^Cenfer almost th row,
building, in which
students, faculty or
st.aff mpmhprs arp
able to drop their jjSC's detisiot
day while they at- ' P,
tend classes or go (
to work. However,
when these plans
initially came out,
USC had not made any plans to re- c
locate the program. H d
This exclusion angered many of t
those who were a part of the pro- c
gram. And they had every right to ii
be angry. This program not only t
takes a load off people's backs, but
it offers research and hands-on train- b
ing with children for those who may t
consider a career in that job field or g
one similar to it. p
However, USC has made plans t
to keep the program, but now the d
big issue is how to pay for it. The a
program costs more than $ 1 million p
to fund, and the university doesn't
want to use tuition money to help v
pay for it. But never mind that right a
now because congratulations are in g
order for the university's decision g
to keep the program. d
Even though the university day- p
care system charges more for the
Time past
get rid of:
Saddam Hus- yiij
sein has defiantly HHiuLtiLV
refused to comply Saddam Hu
with United Na- needs to,
tions mandates . . ,
which require his taken can
country to be in- ^^^mTVjrrrr
spected for chemical
and biological All major n
weapons. Saddam nations musl
is in absolute op- umtpdaor
position to the UN. uniteaagc
He has adamantly SadcuW
said he will not
allow a UN team to
look in his presidential palaces for ii
the banned weapons. v
It's sickening to note that he's a
living luxuriously in one of his several
palaces while his people go hun- i <
gry and live in filth. d
But what's Saddam trying to li
hide? Most of the world already f<
knows that he mass-produces bio- g
logical and chemical weaponry. And
if he is innocent, as he claims, then r
he has nothing to worry about. He p
simply has no tenable reason to de- i
ny access to UN inspectors. t
Enough is enough. Saddam's an- o
tics have grown old. It's time some- v
thing more drastic is done instead p
of everybody just shaking their u
heads and saying Saddam hasn't z
been behaving very nicely.
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or kids
child care than otha^JHH
er day-care venues,
prograrn having a program on
n oway. campus is very conJ
venient for people
who work and study
at USC and want to
SidHH have their children
\ to keep within their reach.
y. innc It behooves USC
to continue offering
)ne- this service to the
USC community. It's
important that those
who are a part of the
ommunity feel close to their chilIren
and have immediate access to
hem. Being in college and raising
hildren is surely difficult, but havng
this program on campus makes
hings a little easier.
Fortunately, the program didn't
iack down when the threat of exrvwrtirt
nfi a Daat>1 a i?a11 i r\r\ f a
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;ether to demonstrate, giving
irotesting letters, flyers and shirts
o USC President John Palms in orler
to show they meant business
md this really was a worthwhile
irogram to continue.
And because of their hard
york and commitment, they were
ible to save their program. Conratulations
to the program for not
iving up and to the university for
leciding to continue the day-care
irogram.
due to
Saddam
rr^ jje~l Saddam must be
LUflHH taken out of power.
SSein The major world naIj^
tions have to stand to}
r gether and support
' J' one another to make
it work. This doesn't
necessarily mean
' rid there has to be a war.
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f- sfflnd although one may be
inevitable.
Actually, war is
the least desirable option
because of its horrid
consequences:
inumerable, needless deaths, enironmental
ruin, and cultural
nnihilation.
What's truly needed now is a sollarity
of key nations against Sadam.
He cannot be permitted to act
ke a spoiled child, make demands
ar everyone else to follow, and then
et away with it.
Saddam either must be made to
espect the UN or be deposed of his
>osition. But to carry this out, the
Jnited States needs support from
he rest of the world. Getting rid
f Saddam would be best without
/aging a war. Unfortunately, at this
oint, physical force against Iraq is
ndoubtedly looming on the horion.
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TT ere we go again. Another Valen- i
r~1 tine s Day is upon us, and I still |
haven't done one bit of shop- <
ping. I know I'm slack. It's like this |
every year at Christmas, too, but i
Christmas is a little easier to get ex- 1
cited about s
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|: 4:-Jfe Day is the j
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Colimmla | not about ,
love any ]
more than it is about the martyred <
Saint for whom it is named. <
I know that this is a bit cynical and ]
that some people give valentines from |
their hearts, but it seems that this is j
becoming more an obligation than a 1
real opportunity to show someone how j
much you care.
Valentine's is also a slap in the face <
to those who do not have a special some- j
Thai fooc
The first time I had Thai food I ]
hated it. ]
I agreed to dine at the Thai s
restaurant after a friend suggested we ]
eat there for lunch. Afraid to sound i
"food un-ed.^y.
?-i ucated," I 1
agreed that .
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Columnist much
Pad
Thai, the dish I had that afternoon, is j
a combination of shrimp, chicken and
vegetables, served over noodles. The
unique flavor of Thai spices, sauces
and traditional peanut topping sets 1
Pad Thai off from other Asian cuisine. 1
Its flavors are exotic in comparison to '
i
Politicians playing
with people's right
to vote on issues i
To the editor: I
The latest trends in the S.C. State ]
Legislature scare me. Recently, the de- j
ceitful State Attorney General Con- ,
don, and the once- honorable Gov. |
David Beasley, began their "reelection
platforms" with a movement to ban (
the video poker industry in the state.
The House's overwhelming vote to ban J
it should be a wake up call to residents 1
of this troubled state. What has happened
to the people's rights?
If I recall, this "movement" took its 1
course through entering State Legis- 1
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Dne. I remember in high school, all the
girls would be carrying around flowers
and balloons all day, proud of their
gifts from their boyfriends, while the
3hy, insecure girls would stay off by
themselves, or even cut that day of
school.
T n n a lr m iiri^U n V\ 1
l sfjcaiv. iiul wiiii a uinei tuiigue
when I discuss Valentine's Day; I just
wonder what all the craziness is about.
Why does there have to be one particular
day to show our love for one another?
How often do we share our feelings
with those we care about, be they
friends, family or romantic relationships?
Sadly, I think that sometimes
the only clue many people get is in the
form of a silly card fall of innuendo, or
a box of stale chocolates.
Love is in decline in our society,
and that is apparent in front of the
Russell House, where once again "coniomgrams"
are on sale. Is this what
showing someone we care about them
has become? Any guy who buys his
girlfriend a "condomgram" should be
ashamed of himself. I hate to admit it,
aut guys want sex for the physical aspect
primarily. Girls desire the intimate,
emotional closeness. Buying
someone a gift should not be about getting
something in return. The effort
1 an adv<
favorites of the American palate of Big
Macs and Coke. I thought the tastes
strange; I didn't understand or appreciate
the colorful combinations of
this new food.
I don't remember what caused me
to change my opinion of Thai. As hard
as I struggle to remember that one revelation
of Thai food's deliciousness, no
stories of great ephiphanies are coming
to mind. The conversion must have
occurred slowly, as I became accustomed
to the taste. I remember the
friends I ate with, where we dined but
still, no recollection of the moment
when dislike turned to curiosity, then
to liking, and finally to appreciation
oi i nai as a aencacy. it was love, ana
love was Thai.
I love Thai because it guarantees
adventurous meals. Menus bear countless
combinations for experimentation.
Thai restaurants are often as enticing
as the food served, with big booths and
dim lighting. What a break from the
average chain restaurant where servers
are told to smile like they are welcoming
you to their own party. As reThe
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ature five years ago, ending with a
-eferendum in which 34 of the 46 coun;ies
voted to keep poker payouts legal.
Funny, the measure has been put to
:he people, and the wonderful officials
?ve elected bring the issue back to cen:er
stage. This trend sends chills down
ny spine. If an issue has already been
put to the people, why do our representatives
feel the need to reevaluate
the people's decision?
A member on the Ways and Means
Committee even discussed putting anjther
referendum to a vote in April
to ban video poker! Rep. Becky
Meachum, R-York County, said it best
when she stated, "If I go home and tell
them, "Hey, guys, we're going to vote
again, they are going to absolutely
laugh me out of York County."
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"...but [condomgrams] sc
meant to be about lov
gram" does not sho\*
shows complete
being made to promote safe sex and
all that is a noble one, but it soils a hoi- j
iday that is meant to be about love, ^
and a "condomgram" does not show j
love. Indeed, it shows complete self- $
ishness. t
I know that some will argue that g
giving a "condomgram" shows how -
much they care by wanting their part- c
ner to be safe. However, I argue this \
point by saying, use a little condom, I \
mean, common sense. ?
Giving someone a condom for a gift ?
is like giving a woman a pair of dish- ?
washing gloves for her birthday. "I 1
wouldn't want you to burn your hands i
while doing the dishes, my darling," \
says the thoughtful young lover. Dish- ]
washing gloves are certainly important,
as are condoms, but they are just
tacky gifts.
enture on
"As reassuring as il
access to food you have
to, the old standh
numbing to your tast
assuring as it can be to have access to p
food you have become accustomed to, I1
the old standbys can become numbing E
tu JUUl taoicuuuo auu uiinu. v?
Eating Thai provides a colorful "
background for conversation. Haven't a
ever tried it? Go. Take a friend or take a
a few. Yesterday I had Thai lunch with
two of my friends, and we doubled over b
laughing as a result of the scorching tl
hot sauce. Each of us wiped away tears tl
caused by the hot sauce and laughter; f<
it was an experience we wouldn't have ii
shared if we opted for our regular take- fl
out fare. r
Regardless if you enjoy the taste o
of Thai, or any food different than your
"norm," trying it will provide an ex- g
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rcumst ance.
But the real issue here concerns h
why the discussion is on the floor again, s
One fine representative went as far as il
saying that video poker killed a child
left in a roasting car in Jasper Coun- s
ty while her mother was playing video o
poker. p
Excuse me, the industry killed the o
child? Yeah, and alcohol kills innocent a
victims of drank driving on our state's v
highways. Hell, why don't you go as f
far as reenacting prohibition in S.C.?
Better yet, since guns murder peo- s
pie, let's get rid of all them too. How o
any rational individual can use this e
logic is beyond me. g
I think we need to exterminate all i
these politicians, republicans and de- (
mocrats alike, who believe that they f
can ignore what the people have voted
on and do what he or she believes
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:annot use tuition money
jpplement and augment
this program."
Pres. John Palms
Friday, February 13, 1998
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love
>ils a holiday that is
e, and a "condom
r love. Instead, it
selfishness."
I will not be celebrating Valentine's
)ay in any traditional sense. No Outack
Steakhouse dinner for me. Instead,
will be traveling to Charlotte Saturlay
to partake in some ice skating at
he mall up there, and that night, I will
;o to a Jimmy Buffet concert.
I urge any girl who happens to revive
a "condomgr'am" from their
>oyfiiend on Valentine's to consider this.
Vhen you and your guy are sitting
icross from each other at a restaurant
Saturday night, which Jimmy Buffet
;ong do you think your boyfriend would
ike to sing to you? Would it be a ronantic
ballad like "Come Monday," or
vould he sing "Why Don't We Get
Drunk, and..."?
Q rtld+n
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t can be to have
become accustomed
ys can become
ebuds and mind."
erience. While I grew to love Thai,
've maintained a solid disdain for
Ithiopian, a type of food some friends
f mine swear by. Even if you hate a
new," food, you'll be bound to talk
bout "that awful restaurant we ate
t."
"Thank you so much for taking me
o try this," my friend said after we left
he Thai restaurant yesterday. We
hought about all the times we settled
)r security of food, accepted the "numbig
down," of our tastebuds. Our faces
lushed from the burning Pad Thai, I
eminded myself to continue to go out
f my way for food adventure.
Who knows? Maybe someday I'll
row to love Ethiopian.
md must include full name. professwr? title or year and ma/or If
:k newsroom in Russell House room 333. E mail letters must instyle,
possible libel or space torn rations. Names will not be with:
"mnral " T didn't know n stflto tViat
till considers inter-racial marriages
legal could have a "morality."
Yet, a meager five years ago this
ame voting public, in nearly two-thirds
f our counties, elected to keep video
ioker payouts legal. Are these elected
fficials representing the "people," or
new campaign to reelect a governor
dio can't figure out what he stands
or?
I believe that video poker is an isue
for the people, and the electorate
f the Palmetto State made their voicis
very clear five years ago. The state
[overnment should be one representng
the tax- paying citizens of South
Carolina, not the reelection campaign
or a two-sided governor.
Heath Bogart
Junior, Advertising